Depositions and Trial Testimony (DATTA); deposition; the plaintiff was deposed by the defendats. he provided details of his professional background working as a stop-motion photographer in the movie industry. he reviewed his work on films and on the cigarette ads shown during movies. he described his creation of an experimental film that brought a cigarette pack to life in animation, which at the time was novel and unique. he claimed that the craftsmanship and more theatrical approach distinguished his work from that of his rivals. he cited as examples the introduction of dancing packages and the use of a musical score in the background. he explained why he believes that a hit parade opening and a taryeton ad represent an improper appropriation of his creative ideas. the witness offered details of the ongoing efforts to acquire deals with american tobacco and other companies. he maintained that he lost $500,000 in work due to the misappropriation of his work.

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